| one publication added to basket [76551] | Mankind and the oceans
Miyazaki, N.; Adeel, Z.; Ohwada, K. (Ed.) (2005). Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy. United Nations University Press: Tokyo. ISBN 92-808-1057-X. 225 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.13140/2.1.1676.3680
Part of: UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy. United Nations University Press: Tokyo, more
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VLIZ: Environmental Management EQC.64 [102287]
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| Keywords |
Aquatic sciences > Marine sciences > Earth sciences > Oceanography
Aquatic sciences > Marine sciences > Ecology > Marine ecology
International cooperation
Pollution > Water pollution > Marine pollution
Prevention
Protection > Environmental protection
Research
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top |
- Miyazaki, N., editor
- Adeel, Z., editor
- Ohwada, K., editor
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- Adeel, Z. (2005). Overview of the global marine and coastal challenges, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 1-6, more
- Doumenge, F. (2005). Mankind belongs to the sea, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 9-24, more
- Okaichi, T.; Yamada, M. (2005). Environmental management of enclosed coastal seas, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 25-35, more
- Handa, N. (2005). International marine science activities in Japan, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 36-46, more
- Uitto, J.I.; Adeel, Z. (2005). UNU's international marine environment research networks: an approach towards sustainable seas in the Twenty-first century, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 46-56, more
- Kaiya, Z. (2005). Environmental problems in the coastal waters of China, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 59-67, more
- Prudente, M.S.; Kan-Atireklap, S.; Tanabe, S.; Subramanian, A. (2005). Marine pollution monitoring of butyltins and organochlorines in the coastal waters of Thailand, the Philippines, and India, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 68-91, more
- Nakata, H.; Tanabe, S.; Tatsukawa, R.; Amano, M.; Miyazaki, N.; Petrov, E.A. (2005). Organochlorine contamination in Baikal seal (Phoca sibirica) from Lake Baikal, Russia, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 92-110, more
- O'Shea, T.J. (2005). Marine mammals and environmental contaminants in the Pacific Ocean: current knowledge and frontiers for research, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 111-136, more
- Ross, P.S. (2005). Persistent organic pollutants and outbreaks of disease in marine mammals, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 137-152, more
- Ozturk, B.; Öztürk, A.A. (2005). Biodiversity in the Black Sea: threats and the future, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 155-171, more
- Bastida, R.; Rodrìguez, D.; Scarlato, N.; Favero, M. (2005). Marine biodiversity of the south-western Atlantic Ocean and main environmental problems of the region, in: Miyazaki, N. et al. (Ed.) Mankind and the oceans. UNU Series on Water Resources Management and Policy, : pp. 172-204, more
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| Abstract |
The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface and play an important part in our lives by controlling climate and weather conditions; hosting shipping, transportation, recreation and tourism; and providing us with food, minerals and petroleum. The relationship between mankind and the oceans has been crucial since prehistoric times. With the growth of the human population, especially in coastal zones, there is a growing threat to oceans from land-based activities such as industrial effluent, municipal sewage, and runoff from agricultural areas, as well as antifouling agents used on ships and aquaculture nets, and the excessive exploitation of fish stocks. This book contains important and fascinating evidence of the role of the oceans in mankind’s survival in the twenty-first century. It focuses on regional and national case studies and emphasizes approaches that can help remedy our impact on the oceans. It contains a lot of valuable information on the ocean environment, including controversial issues such as fish stock depletion rates, plus the conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, and constructive suggestions for future directions. The oceans belong to us all and we are equally responsible for the wise utilization and protection of their bountiful resources. Mankind and the Oceans is a useful tool for policymakers, resource managers, graduate and undergraduate students, scientists and all other people concerned about the role and future of our oceans. |
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